Richard Whittington Primary School

URN: 151078 • Bishop's Stortford CM23 3NP

Overview

Name
Richard Whittington Primary School
URN
151078
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
IVY LEARNING TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
41.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Craig Wood (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01279657778
Website
Visit
Address
Thornbera Gardens, Bishop's Stortford CM23 3NP

Summary

Richard Whittington Primary School, located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 288 pupils, accommodating a maximum of 330. The school is dedicated to fostering a nurturing environment where children can thrive through ambition, collaboration, and challenge. The ethos of the school emphasises high standards, aiming for academic, moral, and social development while encouraging students to learn from their experiences.

The curriculum at Richard Whittington is designed around inquiry-based learning, promoting deep thinking about various topics and the world around them. The school values partnerships with parents and carers, recognising their vital role in supporting children's growth and preparing them for future challenges.

Richard Whittington Primary School is also part of the Envision Partnership, a collaborative network of 16 primary schools in the area. This initiative focuses on school-to-school support and improvement, fostering a community of educators dedicated to enhancing the educational experience and outcomes for all pupils.

Key details

LA
Hertfordshire
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
IVY LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
330
Pupils
288
Boys
158
Girls
130
FSM %
15.60
Open date
2024-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Hertfordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 288 158 130 330 15.60
2024-09-11 330

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